Think of McDonald’s, and burgers, fries and milkshakes probably spring to mind – closely followed by a pair of golden arches and a red-and-yellow colour scheme. Stunning architecture and decor? Not so much. However, there are some McDonald’s restaurants around the world that are far removed from your standard fast food joints. Here, we take a look at some of the most beautiful.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the world's most majestic McDonald's locations, counting down to the most striking of them all.

We've based our ranking on the architectural beauty of each building, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. This list is unavoidably subjective.

25 stunning McDonald's locations that defy belief